Definition of communicationnext
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

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Recent Examples of communication Jennifer Messemer-Skold, the communications director for Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, said the department’s stance is that the county’s tap water meets all current requirements and residents don’t need a filter to be drinking high quality water. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Effective communication is a critical yet often elusive element in R&D, particularly clinical trials. Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 As more of that work is automated, new professionals may have fewer opportunities to practice communication, collaboration and decision-making alongside experienced colleagues. Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Authorities analyzed mobile communications and geo-location data and information from AirBnB, which led investigators to a residence in Norwich, officials said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 A clear message can carry both warmth and authority today.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The gloves must come into direct contact with the skin and are not effective through clothing or hair, the user manual states.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • DeLong said that police had contact with the father as recently as the last few weeks and that officers have responded to the area of the family’s home in the past based on reports of gunfire but were unsuccessful finding evidence.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • City officials said malicious software infected its IT systems Friday morning, affecting 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, records and other city services.
    Steve Large, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Experts have assessed North Korea's troop dispatch has given it crucial battlefield experience as well.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are personal, historic touches to the wall paper, including Belden’s signature, found while renovating.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bryan Mbeumo’s first touch left Jaka Bijol on the Croke Park turf.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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